The state of Colorado has had a lower unemployment rate than the rest of the country throughout the recession.  Colorado Springs is no exception.  The city’s economy is primarily based around the local military installations, specifically the US Air Force Academy as well as US Army Base Fort Carson.  The local tourism sector also employs quite a few people due to the large amounts of tourists coming to town.  Colorado Springs is a gateway to many Rocky Mountain attractions including Pikes Peak.  In terms of employment there is very little diversity, which usually does not bode well for employment rates.  But in Colorado Springs’ case, this lack of diversity has helped it survive a tough economy. Read more about Colorado Springs Unemployment Report